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News Release from: ASD Architectural | Subject: Facade systems
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 March 2008
ASD Architectural: Rolls Royce of facade
systems
ASD Architectural have recently supplied the most elegant and luxurious facade, constructed from the RP ISO Hermetic 60 curtain wall system, to the new Bentley garage in Leicester.
The outstanding feature of the system is the enormous spans of glass that can be achieved due to the structure being manufactured from steel profiles Derek Quinn, the specification manager of ASD Architectural, said ' The fact that the system gets its strength from steel enables much larger spans of glass than are possible with aluminium systems
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 31 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is simply not possible for aluminium to provide the same minimalist elegance of this system'.
The overall unsupported height of the facade at the Bentley garage is 7 metres with almost 2 metres between mullions.
In addition, an extra challenge was the requirement to slope the facade outward at the top.
ASD supplied the necessary technical support to Axion Structural Glazing who are an approved fabricator of ASD systems.
The calculation of static and dynamic loading are critical in such designs to prove strength and performance.
Another largely unsold feature of steel, facades is the energy efficiency of steel in comparison to aluminium, due to the lower level of conductivity of steel to aluminium.
The RP ISO hermetic 60system is also one of the best performers in weathering tests due to the rigidity of its profiles, and the built in technology of the system.
Derek continued, ' It is our plan to give architects greater freedom in the design of glazed facades and fenestration by pushing the boundaries of conventional design through innovation, strength and performance.
Our steel and stainless steel systems include fire performance doors and facades, frameless facades, high security doors and screens, and door and window systems in stainless steel, bronze, brass, and cor-ten'.
ASD Architectural, Building systems in metal and glass:.
* Curtain walling, roof, door, screen and window systems.
* Steel, Stainless steel, bronze, brass and corten.
* Fire-rated and thermally broken.
* Bullet proof.
* Burglar resistant and anti-vandalism.
* Hardware and door furniture.
* Stainless steel glass balustrade and canopies.
* Spider and Frameless glass systems.
* Flood protection systems.
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